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Good morning, D.C. What a beautifully warm weekend we just had! We hope you managed to enjoy the balmy, early-springlike conditions despite the fact that an entire hour of your life was stolen from you. In Monday morning traffic-is-messed-up-because-of-Angelina Jolie news, DCist’s Kyle Gustafson reports that the Salt movie crew is down by the Ellipse this a.m., wreaking havoc on road conditions near the U.S. Dept. of Interior and the surrounding area. Celebrity stalkers and folks who enjoy getting to work on time, head down there and/or avoid the area as applicable.

Kaine Gets His Smoking Ban: Va. Gov. Tim Kaine has been trying to finagle a smoking ban out of the Virginia legislature for as long as he’s been in office, and today marks the day when he’ll finally get to enjoy the photo-op that comes along with signing such a measure. The bill Kaine is expected to sign today will outlaw smoking in restaurants and bars, with exceptions for establishments that provide rooms with separate ventilation systems for smokers. The ban goes into effect Dec. 1.

Gaithersburg Police Chief Being Paid Twice: Interesting story way back in A-8 of the Post this morning, about how Gaithersburg Police Chief John King is drawing both a salary for his position, plus a disability retirement pension from Montgomery County after injuring his back during years of service in the county police department. All together, he’s currently cashing in on $200,000 a year, which has finally caught the attention of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Maryland. They’ve subpoenaed records relating to King’s hiring in Gaithersburg and retirement from the county.

Briefly Noted: Motorcyclist killed in collision near Washington Monument … 16 arrested after ‘Stop the Violence’ concert in Silver Spring … D.C. woman, 61, fatally stabbed in Long Island … Metro board still hasn’t discussed service cuts, now say they will this week.